CHAPTER III

Bach’s salary--He borrows a cart from the Consistory for his furniture--The agreement is made verbally--Bach’s first marriage--His duties at St Blasius--The festival compositions--Repairs to the organ--Difficulties with the Pietists--He resigns his post--Is appointed chamber-musician at Weimar--His duties there--His relations with Walther--Studies instrumental music--His journeys--His competition with Marchand 34